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How it works.
57% would recommend
Why we ranked it No. 104 in skincare
Sample
26 redditors with explicit opinion · 15 positive · 0 negative · 11 neutral
Score0.683 — formula: 0.75 × % positive + 0.25 × pos/neg ratio
Confidence95% CI: 39–74% · the true approval rate falls in this range with 95% statistical confidence
Verdict
Editor's Pick — Curated classic. On the site regardless of threshold because we trust the long-term reputation.
Sources
r/SkincareAddictionUK, r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin, r/IndianSkincareAddicts + 4 more
Cetaphil · skincare
Editor's Pick
gentle foaming cleanser
r/SkincareAddictionUKr/SkincareAddictionr/30PlusSkinCarer/tretinoinr/IndianSkincareAddictsr/TheOrdinarySkincare
TL;DR — Reddit consensus
A go-to gentle cleanser that calms irritated skin and supports barrier repair. Works well with actives like Differin and Epiduo for long-term routines.
Amazon vs Reddit
Amazon loves it. Reddit isn't sold.
On Amazon: ★4.6 from 10,390 reviews — that's roughly 90% positive.
On Reddit: 57% of 26 redditors recommend it.
The gap of 32 points is unusual and worth reading the cons before you buy.
What redditors love
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Calms skin and helps repair compromised barrier
“Those two really calmed my skin down, and then once the barrier was repaired i introduced differin and my skin has never been better”
u/HappyRelative3283 · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Gentle enough to use with strong actives like Epiduo
“Just Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and then Epiduo at night. Have been following this routine for over 5 years now”
u/justnotthatcreative · r/SkincareAddictionUK →
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Improves skin tone and texture over time
“I use ginseng oil, micellar water, then cetaphil gentle cleanser at night. I cannot believe how even my tone and texture is now.”
u/Traditional_tuesday · r/30PlusSkinCare →
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Works for dry skin without stripping
“My (33yo male with dry skin) routine (in sequence): Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser”
u/yuiop19 · r/SkincareAddiction →
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Doubles as intimate care cleanser per gynecologist recommendation
“I just use cetaphil gentle skin cleanser (dual purpose as it was also recommended by my gynecologist)”
u/Foreign-Royal983 · r/30PlusSkinCare →
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Direct quotes
Archived Reddit excerpts.
Selected comments are individual experiences, not a representative poll. Follow the links for the original context.
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u/HappyRelative3283
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
Those two really calmed my skin down, and then once the barrier was repaired i introduced differin and my skin has never been better
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u/Old_Fix8477
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
It feels like the cetaphil gentle cleanser. I don't think I'm buying any other cleanser ever again.
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u/Traditional_tuesday
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r/30PlusSkinCare
I use ginseng oil, micellar water, then cetaphil gentle cleanser at night. I cannot believe how even my tone and texture is now.
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u/Foreign-Royal983
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r/30PlusSkinCare
I just use cetaphil gentle skin cleanser (dual purpose as it was also recommended by my gynecologist)
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u/Electronic-Reply-757
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
the main things that have helped my skin are the gentle cleanser but stronger acids, to exfoliate and clean.
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u/justnotthatcreative
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
Just Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser and then Epiduo at night. Have been following this routine for over 5 years now
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"My (33yo male with dry skin) routine (in sequence): Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser"
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"My current routine is the following: AM: Cetaphil Gentle Cleanser, Peach Slices Hypochlorous Acid, My iN.gredients Snail Mucin Serum"
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"Cetaphil Gentle Foaming Cleanser is part of my super calming routine that's working well for my skin"
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"Morning - rinse face with water, sometimes cetaphil gentle cleanser and pat dry."
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"My routine is cetaphil gentle cleanser in the evening, followed by adaplene gel and beauty formulas hylaronic acid serum"
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"Current routine - it makes my skin feel and look good but I still get regular outbreaks"
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"I'd reccomend the Cetaphil gentle face wash or something else they have for your skin type"
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"Cetaphil gentle face wash. I only use micellar water to clean my face if I have no makeup on"
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"just use cetaphil hydrating foaming cleanser and neutrogena hydroboost moisturizer so I did"
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"Evening- Cetaphil gentle cleanser- treclin- aveeno oat gel moisturiser."
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"Use cetaphil hydrating foaming cleanser instead, a milky hydrating toner that you know doesn"
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"rn I'm using the Cetaphil gentle face cleanser and the cerve ultra light moisturizer"
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"Cetaphil gentle cleanser"
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"cetaphil gentle cleanser , tretinoin & light vanicream moisturizer"
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"PM: Cetaphil gentle cleanser, tret cream .05"
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"Apply small drop of Cetaphil Moisturising Cleanser as an initial layer and hydrate the skin."
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"Clean face with gentle cleanser (Cetaphil)"
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"Clean face with gentle cleanser (Cetaphil)"
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Discussion sources
Linked Reddit conversations.
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
My Skin Looks Like This All The Time
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
Minimalist Review
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r/30PlusSkinCare
Well I Quit Using All Skincare As A Joke For A
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
Moved To London And Now My Skin Sucks
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r/SkincareAddictionUK
15 Years Acne Skincare Journey
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r/MakeupAddictionCanada
My Face Looks Like This Even After Applying
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r/IndianSkincareAddicts
r/IndianSkincareAddicts
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r/SkincareAddiction
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